Adventure
Lower Little Truckee
California · Nearby: north of Truckee & Sierraville (CA)
Lower Little Truckee is in Sierraville, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
29 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe11.3 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Lower Little Truckee. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (15 of 15 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 29 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 11.3 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Pets Allowed
- River Access
- Self Pay Station
- Vault Toilets
- Waterfront Sites
Why stay here?
- 11.3 mi from Donner Lake (straight-line).
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 45 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 25 guest reviews.
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Site & accommodation options
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$20/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Lower Little Truckee, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundUpper Little Truckee0.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee10.6 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeCold Creek5.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestCottonwood Creek6.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Lower Little Truckee: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Lower Little Truckee?
- Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (15 of 15 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Lower Little Truckee have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Lower Little Truckee?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Lower Little Truckee?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Patricia V ★ 5 · Jul 2025We had a great experience at Lower Little Truckee! We stayed in our campervan with our dog, and it was the perfect spot for a peaceful getaway. The campground is quiet and scenic, with the river nearby adding a relaxing atmosphere. The campsites are well-spaced for privacy, and the bathroom facilities were clean and well-maintained. It was a great place to unwind, enjoy nature, and explore the area. We’d definitely come back!
Jodi B ★ 5 · Jul 2025Loved this campground…hardly anyone around, very large and shady sites right next to the river. Perfect!
Melissa S ★ 5 · Sep 2024We had a great time at this campground. Bathroom was good and there was another bathroom further up the hill. Camp host was great too. He came by and we had a nice chat and he updated us about the Bear fire. He also let us know he would notify us if there were evacuations since we had no cell service. He let us know he had radio service to stay up to date.
Location
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
29 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
11.3 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Lower Little Truckee Campground sits along the banks of the Little Truckee River at about 6,100 feet, where stands of lodgepole pine, aspen and juniper provide partial shade and a classic Sierra mountain feel. The facility has 15 single-family campsites each designed to take either a tent or an RV so the site mix is straightforward: all 15 accommodate both RVs and tents. Campsites come with a picnic table and a metal campfire ring, and a few sites give you a direct view down to the river. Practical amenities on site are basic but useful: vault toilets and potable drinking water are provided, a…
Amenities
Pets AllowedRiver AccessSelf Pay StationVault ToiletsWaterfront Sites
Nearby activities
HuntingHikingFishingCampingMountain BikingScenic Drive
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (15 of 15 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 15 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 15 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Shade
- Listing 10 of 15 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 29 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 11.3 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 25.8 mi
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Build around it
Things to do near Donner Lake
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 45 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Delivers to Lake TahoeTahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy
Compare Lower Little Truckee with alternatives
Public-agency campground
vs Cottonwood Creek
29 vs 34.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Logger Campground
RVs to 45 ft vs 50 ft · 29 vs 25.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Lakeside (Truckee)
RVs to 45 ft vs 50 ft · 29 vs 21.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Where Lower Little Truckee fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Lakeside (Truckee) (7.9 mi) · Prosser Family (8.5 mi) · Boyington Mill (8.5 mi)
Other stays nearby
Upper Little Truckee
Tent sites · RV sites
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Cold Creek
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Cottonwood Creek
Tent sites · RV sites
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